Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Greek Oregano
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Greek Oregano
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Greek Oregano
In Greek
δακράκι
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Orégano
In Polish
Oxlip
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
Oxlip
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Oxlip and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Greek Oregano season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Oxlip and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Greek Oregano
Care of Oxlip and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.